For Architectural Digest, by Lindsey Mather.
We all have that friend who always has an amazing trip lined up. When the holidays roll around, what do you get the person who’s already amassed an impressive collection of one-of-a-kind souvenirs? We’ve gathered the essentials every globetrotter needs, each with a stylish twist. Hydrate with a water bottle depicting a ski run from above, charge up with a graphic cord that won’t fall off the table, and stay organized with a passport holder handcrafted in Italy. (Plus, these finds are just as handy for a pal who’s still in the “just dreaming of adding another stamp to my passport” camp.) Read on to see all of our getaway-ready gifts.
Away’s Carry On suitcase has gotten a lot of buzz lately — and for good reason. The luggage boasts a built-in battery for charging your phone on the go, a nylon laundry bag for yesterday’s clothes, and a superstrong, scratch-resistant shell; $225. awaytravel.com
Never lose your passport in your bag again. The Case Factory’s pineapple-festooned Printed Lizard-Effect passport cover is handcrafted in Italy and available at Net-a-Porter; $160. net-a-porter.com
Spot your luggage from the other side of the carousel with the help of Bando’s graphic Getaway Bingo luggage tag; $10. bando.com
Anthropologie’s Idiom Key Chain in poppy is a welcome daily reminder to get out there and see the world; $24. anthropologie.com
Keep your laptop safe and sound (and ever so stylish) in Cuyana’smonogrammable leather laptop sleeve, shown here in wine; $125. cuyana.com
Enjoy your in-flight pretzels with a delicious, handcrafted cocktail. The Carry On Cocktail Kit, a collaboration between W&P Design and Punch, has everything you need for two drinks (including a mini jigger and mixing spoon); $24. wandpdesign.com
Sofia Cashmere’s Portofino travel set — complete with a pure cashmere bag, blanket, eye mask, and socks — will keep your cozy in your window seat; $395. sofiacashmere.com
It’s old news now: Staying hydrated is key to a successful flight. Water bottle brand Swell and photographer Gray Malin came together to create a chic holiday-edition canteen featuring skiers in Deer Valley, Utah; $42. graymalin.com
This is Ground’s leather Fashion cord tacos, available at RH, keep your tangle-prone earbuds and charger cords in line; $35 for set of five. restorationhardware.com
Aesop’s Jet Set kit, available at Need Supply, is stocked with the (flight-size) essentials: shampoo, conditioner, body cleanser, and body balm; $37. needsupply.com
Losing your charging cord under the hotel bed is a thing of the past with Native Union’s weighted, ten-foot Night Cable; $40. nativeunion.com
Urbanears’ stylish monochromatic Plattan headphones, shown in snow blue, fold and twist into a compact, easy-to-carry package; $49. urbanears.com
Leave your clunky camera bag at home and don ONA’s handsome waxed-canvas-and-leather Camps Bay backpack, designed to hold a camera, laptop, and up to seven lenses; $429. onabags.com
Mark your latest destination on Urban Outfitters’ World Scratch Map in black; from $29. urbanoufitters.com
Fredericks and Mae’s deck of rainbow playing cards will brighten up a long flight; $13. fredericksandmae.com
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